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  Sunshine drew families to learning day

  29 minutes ago in News

  DOZENS of families enjoyed a wide rage of fun activities in the warm sunshine at County Hall.

• Law firm’s joy as star pupil rejoins the ranks

  49 minutes ago in Biz

  A FORMER trainee of Worcestershire solicitors Harrison Clark has returned to the law firm as its sixth partner in its family law department.

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  NHS bosses named and shamed in jubilee row

  1 hour ago in News

  HOSPITAL bosses in Worcestershire have come under fire from a union because they are treating Tuesday’s Diamond Jubilee as a normal working day.

• Keep Worcester moving? Really?

  2 hours ago in Read

  SIR – In the morning rush hour on Monday, one man used the pedestrian ‘keep Worcester moving’ lights on the bridge and held up 37 cars and a bus.

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  Village rat-runners face fines

  2 hours ago in News

  RAT-RUNNING drivers trying to avoid roadworks at one of Worcester’s busiest junctions are facing a police crackdown.

• Reunion will be fun, so please do come

  2 hours ago in Read

  SIR – Calling all St Martin’s Old Boys. We are having another reunion at The St Swithun’s Institute in The Trinity, Worcester, on Thursday, June 7, from 1.30pm until 5pm.

• Joy Squires is just what this city needs

  2 hours ago in Read

  SIR – Re the letter by Steve Davis ‘Labour created many of the problems’ (Worcester News, May 24).

• I hope Take Pride campaign is success

  2 hours ago in Read

  SIR – The Worcester News, in conjunction with the city council, has launched its third anti-litter campaign.

• No, Mr Humphries, I’m not in it for money

  2 hours ago in Read

  SIR – Re the letter by Carl Humphries ‘Are some councillors just in it for money?’ (Worcester News, May 17).

• Youngsters so upset after missing torch

  2 hours ago in Read

  SIR – I was very disappointed with the response of David Moorcroft, West Midlands Olympic Committee regional chairman, when he responded to a question on BBC’s regional news on Friday, May 25, as to why many people in Worcester missed the torch relay.

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  UPDATE: Drug swoop arrests total 30

  2 hours ago in News

  A TOTAL of 30 people have now been arrested in an undercover police sting to combat drug dealing in Worcester.

• Field of musical dreams

  2 hours ago in Music & Stage

  A CORNER of Malvern will once again be turned into a musical midsummer field of dreams by West Fest.

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  Welcome - write your own news!

  3 hours ago in Your Jubilee

  WELCOME to the jubilee section of our website, where you can tell us exactly what's been going on at your own celebrations!

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  Let’s have a referendum on need for more housing

  3 hours ago in News

  CALLS have been made for a referendum on the future development of south Worcestershire.

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  It’s just gr-8 for Jake

  3 hours ago in Sport

  SPORTING all-rounder Jake Pinder-Hampton enjoyed a debut to remember as he led Kempsey to victory against Stourport virtually single-handedly.

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  Massive revamp could ease city’s homes problem

  3 hours ago in News

  HUNDREDS of new homes set to be built as part of Worcester’s biggest ever regeneration are a “massive boost” in the drive to cut the city’s waiting list.

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  Betrayal by Kay Burley

  3 hours ago in Books

  KATE Whiting checks out the latest book releases

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  Bull shot dead after market escape

  4 hours ago in News

  A PANICKED bull was shot dead by a police marksman after escaping from the city's cattle market.

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  You can name pub's new bullish addition

  4 hours ago in News

  AS the famous gameshow catchphrase used to say, you can’t beat a bit of Bully.

• Swing into the night with electro

  5 hours ago in Music & Stage

  WORCESTER’S take on swing with a modern electro twist makes a return tomorrow.

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  Wife pays tribute to river death man

  5 hours ago in News

  The wife of a county man who died after diving into the river Avon has spoken of her “ray of sunshine”.

• What did you do at school today darling?

  5 hours ago in Fair Point

  AS a parent, there comes a time when you know you have to let your little ones out into the big wide world alone.

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  Going global in search of cool summer style

  6 hours ago in Retail Therapy

  If the sunshine has put you in the holiday mood, then take your wardrobe inspiration from exotic climes

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  Have a say on the future of your housing estate

  6 hours ago in News

  PEOPLE in Worcestershire are being urged to map out their own futures by drawing up plans for their own estates.

• New era at Hereford as Foyle named boss

  6 hours ago in Sport

  CHAIRMAN David Keyte has described the appointment of Martin Foyle as manager as a new era for Hereford United.

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  Boy, 7, hurt in car accident

  6 hours ago in News

  A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy hit by a car has ended up with a broken ankle.

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  Let’s have gliding in the games

  9 hours ago in News

  PUPILS at Malvern Parish Primary School have been finding out about hang gliding from the experts.

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  French coach on the attack with Warriors

  9 hours ago in Sport

  BIARRITZ academy director Mathieu Rourre has been appointed as Worcester Warriors’ new attack coach on a part-time basis.

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  This gym'll fix it if you need to keep in trim

  10 hours ago in Biz

  WORCESTER’S first social enterprise health club is up and running.

• Protests as 740 homes get nod from planners

  11 hours ago in News

  DROITWICH is set to get 740 new homes after council planners gave the green light to a new development – despite an angry outburst from an objector.

• Glynins Joan Williams

  11 hours ago in Deaths

  WILLIAMS Glynis Joan Passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2012, aged 58 years. Much loved wife of Mick. Dearly loved mum to Clare and Roo and devoted nana to Betsy Mae. She will be greatly and sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, June 7th at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired for St Richard's Hospice and Cancer Research UK, may be left on the collection plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester. WR3 7EU. No black to be worn by request.

• William Ernest Temlett

  11 hours ago in Deaths

  TEMLETT William Ernest (Bill) Of Worcester, formerly of Cornwall, passed away at The Priory Rest Home, Droitwich on May 24th aged 85. Beloved husband of Kath, he will be sadly missed. Please contact A V Band for funeral arrangements on 01905 22892.

• HARRY AND ROSE HEMMING

  11 hours ago in In Memoriam

  HEMMING Harry and Rose Dad 02.04.1995 Mum 31.05.1995 Our loving parents. Although you are gone, You are forever in our hearts. Nell and Thelma

• Norah Minchin

  11 hours ago in In Memoriam

  MINCHIN Norah Passed away a year ago today. Always in our heart and thoughts. Sadly missed. Eric, Stephen, Lisa, Laura and Sophie.

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  George Henry May

  11 hours ago in In Memoriam

  MAY George Henry Still so sadly missed. God bless. Rest in peace. Love Dot. x

• May Beatrice Winifred (Maisie) Carey

  11 hours ago in Deaths

  CAREY May Beatrice Winifred (Maisie) Long time resident of St Johns, widow of the late Bill Carey, died peacefully at the age of 92 at Derby on May 14th, 2012. Maisie leaves a married son Wilfred, two married Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at St John in Bedwardine Church, Worcester, on Thursday, June 7th at 2.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations to Guide Dogs for the Blind in memory of Maisie can be sent to A V Band, 41 St Nicholas Street, Worcester.

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  Marie Treacy

  11 hours ago in 80th Birthday

  TREACY Marie Happy 80th Birthday mum. Hope you have a great day. Lots of love Ian and Denise xxxx

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  Marie Treacy

  11 hours ago in 80th Birthday

  TREACY Marie Happy 80th Birthday nana. Lots of love Charlotte, Christian, Matt and Sophie xxxxxx

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  Swimmers' £5k honour to tragic friend

  13 hours ago in News

  TWO women from Worcester have raised more than £5,000 by swimming a mile a day for 25 days in tribute to a friend who died of cancer.

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  Honour for WW2 bomb expert

  14 hours ago in News

  A ROYAL Navy bomb disposal officer who straddled a giant Second World War bomb for two hours and disabled it using a hand drill has been honoured.

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